Direct Pro Audio Holiday Hours

Direct Pro Audio has the following Holiday Hours:

• Thanksgiving: Thursday November 24th - Closed
• Friday November 25th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Saturday November 26th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Creighton Men's Soccer Captures 12th MVC Tournament Title at Morrison Stadium

 Direct Pro Audio is proud to provide sound system support for Creighton Athletics at Morrison Soccer Stadium. Direct Pro Audio provided critical system modifications, retuning/balancing, and re-wrote the main system processor settings.  

Direct Pro Audio also installed an ambient microphone system to capture the sounds of the stadium for video webcasts. 

OMAHA, Neb. - Freshman Jose Ribas scored his first career goal to help No. 2-ranked Creighton beat Missouri State 1-0 in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship match Sunday afternoon at Morrison Stadium.  The top defense in the NCAA logged its seventh straight shutout to deliver Creighton its 12th MVC tournament crown.


Senior goalkeeper Brian Holt stopped two shots and kept his backline organized as the Bluejays posted their 16th shutout of the year.  Holt was named MVC Tournament MVP for his efforts and he was joined by senior defender Andrew Duran, senior forward Ethan Finlay and sophomore defender Tyler Polak on the all-tournament team.


Ribas scored the game's lone goal in the 38th minute, taking a feed from Kris Clark and creating enough space for himself to launch a shot, despite being surrounded by Missouri State (9-8-2) defenders.  His blast found the side netting for his first career score and it held up for the Bluejays as they improved to 11-0-0 at home on the season.


As it has done all year long, Creighton dominated possession in the victory, outshooting the Bears 9-3 in the first half and finishing with a 16-5 advantage on shots.  Holt stopped one shot in each half, including a soft header by Cole Alexander in the 86th minute, which proved to be the only threat by the visitors in the second half.


The win was a record-setting one for Holt in goal, as he logged his 54th career victory to pass Jay Fitzgerald for the most wins in school history.  The clean sheet was his 14th solo shutout of the year and the 41st of his career.  Holt joined Fitzgerald (1994) as just the second goalkeeper in CU history to win tournament MVP honors. 


The Bluejays, who entered the MVC tournament with the No. 1 RPI in the nation, will host an NCAA selection show party for fans and media on Monday afternoon.  The 48-team NCAA bracket will be announced at 3:30 pm on NCAA.com, and the team will gather to watch the selection show at The Old Mattress Factory (13th & Cass).  The Bluejays will be making their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 20 years.

DiGiCo’s SD9 is Getting Supercharged!

Direct Pro Audio is proud to install DiGiCo product, and now the SD9 is getting a major upgrade!

 Thanks to the future proof nature of its FPGA technology, DiGiCo’s SD9 is getting an amazing boost from software / firmware upgrades that frees up more of the FPGA’s processing power. With up to 100% more added on certain features, it truly makes your SD9 investment Supercharged...

In celebration of DiGiCo’s anniversary year, the upgrade expands the capabilities of the SD9 by a phenomenal amount. It is free to all existing SD9 owners and is also included with any SD9 console purchased up until the last day of ProLight+Sound 2012.

The SD9 Supercharged has a significant expansion in Channel count, Dynamic EQs, Multiband Compressors and Matrix, and the addition of DiGiTuBes, Reorder of Busses and Multichannel inputs (formerly only available on SD7).

Further new features include an expanded Aux Panel, increased Dynamic functions such as a Duck option and expander for the Gate, a De-esser and two types of Knee for the Compressor. There are also new FX types with multitap, ping pong and stereo delay, with different delay times for left and right. A warmth button is provided on each channel for analogue emulation and two types of EQ have been added (Classic and Precision). There are also now Standard template sessions.

Another new feature, Sets (previously only available on SD7T), has been enhanced to allow for ‘Set Spill’. This allows the user to create Sets and, with a simple button press, change the console layout to display members of that Set.

All of this means that SD9 Supercharged has more features and functionality than any other console in its class.

Get Supercharged with the DiGiCo SD9!

Introduction to the Symetrix Automix Matrix 780

The Automix Matrix 780 provides tools for consistently clear audio in courtrooms, government chambers, corporate boardrooms and houses of worship.

Setup is easy and efficient with a straightforward Windows® interface connected over Ethernet. Compatible with Symetrix RS-485-based Adaptive Remote Control (ARC) Wall Panels for user control.

An interactive front panel provides convenient access to vital system parameters or may be programmed for user and technician control.

Open Collector outputs drive LEDs directly for status updates or integrate with external logic and automation systems.

Featuring:

• Twelve inputs (eight microphone, four line level)
• Eight outputs
• Automixing (Gating and Gain-sharing) and Submixing
• Routing and Processing
• Matrix mixing
• Microphone pre-amplification
• Feedback elimination
• Compression  and Equalization
• Limiting and Delay
• Filters and AGC

Benefits & Features

• A complete, fully-optioned 12-channel Automixer with eight submixers for Courtrooms, Government Chambers, Corporate Boardrooms and Houses of Worship.
• Eight (8) Mic/Line Inputs with filters, EQ, and feedback elimination into Gating or Gain-sharing Automixing with full control over NOM counts and priorities.
• Four (4) Line Inputs featuring filters, EQ and Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for devices such as CD Player, TV Audio, DVD Audio, or an additional mixer.
• Eight (8) Outputs: Route sub or mix-minus mixes to as many as eight (8) unique locations or dedicate any number of outputs to specific tasks such as recording, archive or broadcast.
• Wizard-driven software set-up; network ready.

Symetrix Introduces Solus 16

Symetrix announces an addition to the SymNet Solus product line – the Solus 16. “The Solus 4 and Solus 8 already provide two of the most popular form factors requested by integrators,” said Trent Wagner, senior product manager at Symetrix. “But input counts run higher in many types of installations, and we received a barrage of requests for a higher input form factor. The Solus 16 answers that request without requiring a jump to networked DSP or separate expansion I/O devices maintaining the high value for which the Solus line is known.”

Solus is powerful SymNet DSP hardware, ideal for small to mid-sized installations not requiring I/O expansion. The entire family of SymNet hardware, including Solus, is configured using open architecture SymNet Designer software. System designers have the option to use or modify Solus DSP design templates for basic projects, or, to create unique designs entirely from scratch.

The three Solus hardware offerings differ only in their audio input and output counts: Solus 16 with sixteen inputs and eight outputs, Solus 8 with eight mic/line inputs and eight outputs, and Solus 4 with four inputs and four outputs. Ethernet, ARC port, RS-232 port, two control inputs, and four logic outputs complete the control feature set. To simplify set-up, a front panel LCD displays system settings. Solus supports Symetrix ARC wall panels, third party control systems, and SymVue, a SymNet end-user control panel application.

Direct Pro Audio Provides Sound at The Shadows Edge Haunted House for 9th Year

The Shadow’s Edge haunted attraction is consistently one of the most popular haunted houses in the Omaha metropolitan area. Direct Pro Audio has been providing sound reinforcement for the Shadow’s Edge since its birth in 2003. While competing haunted houses use home or car stereo parts with little flexibility and fidelity, The Shadow’s Edge has a professionally installed and fully controllable sound system that is critical to the mood and atmosphere of the house.

Situated in a portable structure in the parking lot of a popular novelty and costume store, The Shadow’s Edge is rebuilt and torn down every year. This temporary structure situation poses unique challenges for the the installation of the sound system. It must have high fidelity and a wide dynamic range for the high-pitched screams and low booming growls of the house’s sound effects. It must be quickly and easily installed, wired, and tested. It also must be easily torn down and stored for use the next year. In addition, some speakers are located outside, in the elements, so they must be water-resistant.

Direct Pro Audio has delivered for these needs every year. The system consists of:

• Over 30 Yorkville Coliseum series installation speakers in 8 zones
• 4 compact two-channel Stewart Audio 70V commercial amplifiers
• Inter-M 8 channel matrix mixer for routing any input to any zone
• Audio-Technica wireless microphone for paging
• Housed in a portable, lockable Grundorf rack for ease of setup and transport
• CD player inputs

Any CD player input can be routed to any of the houses 8 zones quickly and easily. This provides great flexibility in setting up and changing the mood of a particular room.

In addition, Direct Pro Audio provides a sound system for the Shadow’s Edge’s outdoor rock concert series, “Wake the Dead”. Every Saturday in October finds bands rocking in the Graveyard as entertainment for people waiting in line. This, combined with the high quality, high fidelity sound effects in the house provides for a wickedly scary night for all patrons!

Common Misconceptions Regarding Church Sound Systems

We have had a number of churches ask for a comprehensive list of misconceptions regarding the purchase of a new sound system. We aim to please, so here it is! Number 1: The most expensive is always the best bet. There are many church audio installation companies out there that will try to convince you that you simply must spend at least "X" dollars to purchase the perfect system for your church. While it is true that spending too little can result in a substandard church audio system, it can also be a red flag indicating that that particular audio company has a primary aim of moving more expensive product lines, whether or not your church facilities require equipment of that caliber or not.   Number 2: I was told of the rule of thumb that states you must multiply the seating capacity of the church by $75.00 to arrive at an appropriate sound system cost. Ok, let us look closely at this. According to this myth, a church that seats 350 people should spend $26,250 on a new sound system for their sanctuary. This rule of thumb is for SOUND ONLY. You will still have thousands to spend on video projection and integration. This is a fallacy, pure and simple. We at Church Audio Template can provide you with a list of clients whose audio systems have far exceeded their expectations at a fraction of the cost of this "rule of thumb". Number 3: Only "XYZ" manufacturer provides a product suitable to the needs of your house of worship. Not usually. Some manufacturers are on the cutting edge of loudspeaker design. These new designs feature speakers that can offer pinpoint coverage to reduce reflections off of hard surfaces. This, in turn, increases the intelligibility of the sound system by reducing slap-back and reverberation. In our present day and age, many manufacturers offer fantastic solutions to solve these audio issues, so you need not be tied to one specific manufacturer. As discussed above, this may be a ploy to attempt to sell the installers preferred brand of speakers. Number 4: The church down the street bought a new system that consists of "XYZ" speakers and amplifiers, it sounds great, we need the same. Please don't make this mistake. As you well know, all church buildings differ as to size, layout, building materials, attendance and of course type of worship service (spoken word only, or full fledged praise band). Our experts will look specifically at the layout of your church and the type of worship service you engage in. Only then can we offer you a new system that will function above expectations for years to come. Number 5: Our church has been told that NONE of our current sound system can be reused in our new audio system. This may or may not be true. When Church Audio Template designs a new sound system for your house of worship we view it as a living, breathing organism. All of the components should be designed to work together with all components working together in harmony. To put it another way, your new church sound system is designed as a team, with each piece of audio gear selected to work seamlessly with all the others in the signal chain. Sometimes, we can use items such as podium mics, wireless mics and CD recorders in the new system. Typically, we will want to replace all amplification, speakers and interface and / or DSP units to create a solid platform that will provide years of reliable service. Number 6: A new sound system for a church must be installed all at once. While this obviously helps, our church audio system experts can work out a step by step plan to upgrade your system as funds allow. We will ascertain the needs of your sound system and work to correct any major flaws right away. Then we can work closely with you to formulate a plan that makes sense and fits within your long term budget. We have built Church Audio Template on helping churches of all sizes, but we have a special soft spot for small congregations in rural areas that really need to stretch their donation dollars. We have delivered complete sound systems to churches for as little as $2,100.00. Doing the right thing irregardless of the amount of money spent is what keeps us busy and growing. Call us no matter what your problems are, or how small your budget is. If it is possible to fix your churches audio issues within your budget, Church Audio Template will be there to make it happen. Number 7: Our worship facility does not have a dedicated sound engineer to run the sound system, will we ever achieve a great sounding church service? Absolutely! While it does add cost to the system, we can design a system that runs on automatic mixers, which once set-up, require no human interface at all. Another option is to add a digital signal processor that can allow a member of the congregation to control the volume levels and sound sources via Wi-Fi from an iPad or laptop while sitting anywhere in the church! Number 8: A person in our congregation was / is a musician and believes that they can design our new system with no problem. Well, maybe yes, maybe no. The background of a musician or band member differs greatly from the experience needed to design an integrated church audio system. In our opinion, you should take into consideration the needs and views expressed by those church members and then relay those on to us to create the perfect church sound system that incorporates the latest technology to satisfy all church members. Number 9: Our small church can not afford professionals like Church Audio Template. Not true at all! Let us help you avoid the buy three, get one pitfall of church audio. Most churches accept the least expensive audio system that is proposed to them. After installation they find that the new system lacks a few minor things, and they throw some more money at the problem. Then, after the new problem solvers are installed, a few more issues come up requiring a little more money to solve. During this process they have probably expended enough dollars to have bought one of the midrange bids that would have perfectly suited their needs. Thus the church has bought three systems to arrive at the system they should have bought in the first place! This is usually the fault of the church. How is it the fault of the church, you ask? Well, for starters, they probably did not know how to adequately explain what problems or shortcomings their current audio system has. They simply contact a few local companies and ask for bids. Some come in high, a couple are grouped closely together and there will likely be a low ball or two. Ask the members of your church what bothers them the most about the current sound system. Make it a team effort to ensure that your church gets an audio system that all agree is far superior to the previous system, and is ready for any future additions your church may have in mind. Number 10: A church sound system is the same whether it is for Liturgical or Contemporary service. Whoa! Hold on, don't even think that! Nothing is further from the truth. These two systems differ greatly in design, capability, function and flexibility. A system designed for the spoken word will never survive being introduced to a kick drum and bass guitar. Our experts at Church Audio Template can still solve your audio issues within a reasonable budget, but the system is much more complex and will require deeper consultations with your praise team and leadership to design a perfect audio system for your house of worship. I hope this helps you understand the common myths surrounding the purchase of a new sound system for your church or house of worship. Take your time, do your research and your audio upgrade will be as painless and stress-free as possible! Find out more at Church Audio Template

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